Is Patek the Rolex of haute horology?

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Not trying to set something up as click-bait, just curious about other opinions. They have a history of copying and then out-marketing their competition (sound like anyone else?). Two examples come to mind.

1. VC adopted the Maltese Cross as a logo in 1880. Some years later PP adopted the Calatrava Cross as their logo (1887 I believe). Both heraldic symbols, both tied to ancient orders of knights.

2. AP released the Royal Oak in 1972 after working with Gerald Genta on a radical new…

Is Patek the Rolex of haute horology?

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